NUR 233 Mental Health Exam 2
Questions And Actual Answers.
What is the definition of BIPOLAR disorder - Answer Extreme changed in mood, energy, and the ability
to function
Classification of Bipolar disorder - Answer Bipolar I
Bipolar II
Cyclothymic disorder
and mixed features
What is Bipolar II - Answer - Has same symptoms of bipolar I disorder, however the symptoms are
described as "hypomania" because they are less severe than in pure mania.
What is cyclothymic disorder? - Answer brief periods of Hypomanic symptoms alternating with brief
periods of depressive symptoms that are not as extensive or as long lasting as seen in full hypomanic
episodes or full depressive episodes
Interventions for mania - Answer physical safety of the client and others
Asses for Fatigue
Provide rest periods
provide privacy
use calm slow interactions
Ignore or distract the client from GRANDIOSE thinking
Do not argue with the client
Provide high calories finger foods
What us ETC (electroconvulsive therapy) - Answer Treatment for depression
, electrodes attached to the temples that cause a brief seizure pithing the brain
Usual course is 6 to 12 treatments
Indications for ETC use - Answer When antidepressant medication have no effects
When there is a need for a rapid definitive response
when the client is in extreme agitation or stupor
when the client has a history of poor medication response
When the client prefers ETC
What is Alzheimer's disease? - Answer is an irreversible form of smile dementia caused by nerve cell
deterioration
Stages of Alzheimer's Disease - Answer Stage 1. Mild, Forgetfulness
Stage 2. Moderate, Confusion
Stage 3. Mild to Sever, ambulatory dementia
Stage 4. Late, End stage
What is the Priority in care for Alzheimers disease - Answer Providing a safe environment
Suicid Precautions - Answer Remove articles that could be used for suicide: belts, straps, shoelaces,
sheets, breakable items for sharp edges, razor blades, curtain cord, bed coils, and personal care items.
Remove any furniture that could be used for self-injury and doors to closets. Windows should be
shatterproof.
Designate a room close to the desk or a room with a closed TV monitor.
Check the pt every 15 minutes around the clock.
Suicide Prevention - Answer Primary - prevention strategies that include providing information and
education to at-risk populations
Secondary - management of the suicide crisis
Questions And Actual Answers.
What is the definition of BIPOLAR disorder - Answer Extreme changed in mood, energy, and the ability
to function
Classification of Bipolar disorder - Answer Bipolar I
Bipolar II
Cyclothymic disorder
and mixed features
What is Bipolar II - Answer - Has same symptoms of bipolar I disorder, however the symptoms are
described as "hypomania" because they are less severe than in pure mania.
What is cyclothymic disorder? - Answer brief periods of Hypomanic symptoms alternating with brief
periods of depressive symptoms that are not as extensive or as long lasting as seen in full hypomanic
episodes or full depressive episodes
Interventions for mania - Answer physical safety of the client and others
Asses for Fatigue
Provide rest periods
provide privacy
use calm slow interactions
Ignore or distract the client from GRANDIOSE thinking
Do not argue with the client
Provide high calories finger foods
What us ETC (electroconvulsive therapy) - Answer Treatment for depression
, electrodes attached to the temples that cause a brief seizure pithing the brain
Usual course is 6 to 12 treatments
Indications for ETC use - Answer When antidepressant medication have no effects
When there is a need for a rapid definitive response
when the client is in extreme agitation or stupor
when the client has a history of poor medication response
When the client prefers ETC
What is Alzheimer's disease? - Answer is an irreversible form of smile dementia caused by nerve cell
deterioration
Stages of Alzheimer's Disease - Answer Stage 1. Mild, Forgetfulness
Stage 2. Moderate, Confusion
Stage 3. Mild to Sever, ambulatory dementia
Stage 4. Late, End stage
What is the Priority in care for Alzheimers disease - Answer Providing a safe environment
Suicid Precautions - Answer Remove articles that could be used for suicide: belts, straps, shoelaces,
sheets, breakable items for sharp edges, razor blades, curtain cord, bed coils, and personal care items.
Remove any furniture that could be used for self-injury and doors to closets. Windows should be
shatterproof.
Designate a room close to the desk or a room with a closed TV monitor.
Check the pt every 15 minutes around the clock.
Suicide Prevention - Answer Primary - prevention strategies that include providing information and
education to at-risk populations
Secondary - management of the suicide crisis
